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politics1 year ago

Montana Lawmakers Deny Bathroom Ban for Transgender Representative

Montana lawmakers, including several Republicans, voted against a measure that would have banned the state's first transgender legislator, Rep. Zooey Zephyr, from using women's restrooms at the State Capitol. The proposal, introduced by Republican Rep. Jerry Schillinger, aimed to require legislators to use restrooms corresponding to their birth-assigned sex. The motion was seen by some, including Republican Rep. David Bedey, as a distraction from legislative work. This decision comes amid broader national debates on transgender rights and bathroom access.

via CNN|
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politics1 year ago

Montana Legislature Defeats Bathroom Ban for Transgender Lawmaker

Montana lawmakers narrowly voted against a proposed rule to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms in the state capitol, with the Joint Rules Committee's House members voting 10-12 against it. The proposal, backed by Republican Jerry Schillinger, was part of ongoing debates over transgender rights, particularly affecting Rep. Zooey Zephyr, Montana's first transgender woman legislator. The decision reflects a split among Republicans, with some viewing the ban as protective and others as a distraction, while Democrats unanimously opposed it.

via NBC Montana|
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politics1 year ago

Ohio Enacts Transgender Bathroom Restrictions in Schools

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed a law requiring students in K-12 schools and higher education institutions to use bathrooms corresponding to their sex assigned at birth, joining over a dozen states with similar restrictions. The law allows for single-occupancy facilities but has sparked debate, with supporters citing privacy concerns and critics warning of potential discrimination against transgender students. This move is part of a broader trend of anti-LGBTQ legislation across the U.S.

via ABC News|
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politics1 year ago

Ohio Enacts Transgender Student Bathroom Ban

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has signed a bill into law that prohibits transgender students from using school bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity, requiring them to use facilities matching their gender assigned at birth. The law, which also restricts overnight accommodations in schools, will take effect in 90 days and is expected to face legal challenges. The legislation has sparked opposition from transgender individuals, allies, and educators, with some families considering leaving Ohio due to the state's anti-transgender policies.

via Ohio Capital Journal|
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politics1 year ago

Transgender Lawmaker Sarah McBride Faces Political Attacks Amid Bathroom Debate

Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. Congress, faces a bathroom ban proposal from Republican Rep. Nancy Mace, echoing a similar incident experienced by Italian ex-politician Vladimir Luxuria in 2006. Luxuria expressed sympathy for McBride, attributing the issue to "rank politics" aimed at generating division. The proposal, supported by House Speaker Mike Johnson, restricts restroom use to biological sex, highlighting ongoing political tensions over transgender rights.

via NBC News|
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politics1 year ago

Speaker Johnson's Controversial Bathroom Ban Sparks Debate on Capitol Hill

House Speaker Mike Johnson's new transgender bathroom ban in Congress lacks clear enforcement mechanisms, with no specific guidelines provided. The issue, which has been contentious at the state level, now faces uncertainty in Congress, with suggestions ranging from social enforcement to appointing bathroom monitors. The ban's impact on transgender members, staff, and visitors remains unclear, and some Republicans express frustration over the focus on this issue amid larger national concerns.

via Axios|
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politics1 year ago

Transgender Bathroom Ban Sparks Controversy in U.S. House

Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person elected to the US House of Representatives, posted a defiant selfie in a women's bathroom in response to a new House rule banning trans individuals from using single-sex bathrooms matching their gender identity on Capitol Hill. The rule, announced by House Speaker Mike Johnson, has sparked controversy, with McBride emphasizing her commitment to serving her constituents despite disagreeing with the policy. This move is part of a broader Republican strategy targeting transgender rights, including a bill introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace to enforce the bathroom ban.

via The Guardian US|
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politics1 year ago

"Debating Utah's Transgender Bathroom Ban: School, Airport, and Enforcement Dilemmas"

Utah's new transgender bathroom ban, signed into law by Gov. Spencer Cox, requires individuals to use public facilities based on the sex assigned at birth, with potential criminal penalties for non-compliance. The law impacts government-owned spaces, including schools, and requires the state auditor to investigate complaints of non-compliance, with fines of up to $10,000 per violation per day. The legislation has raised concerns about its impact on the transgender community and how it will be enforced.

via Salt Lake Tribune|
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politics1 year ago

"Utah Legislature Passes Controversial Transgender Bathroom Ban"

Utah's legislature passed a bill that would prohibit transgender individuals from using bathrooms in schools and government buildings that align with their gender identities, defining "male" and "female" based on genitalia rather than gender identity. The bill, which now awaits the governor's approval, has sparked controversy, with supporters citing safety concerns and opponents condemning it as an infringement on basic freedoms. If enacted, it would be the 13th law in the U.S. limiting trans people's access to public facilities, and advocates continue to push for the rights of trans youth.

via NBC News|
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politics1 year ago

Utah Legislature Passes Transgender Bathroom Ban

The Utah Legislature has approved a bill that would prohibit transgender individuals from using bathrooms and locker rooms in government buildings, including public schools, based on their gender identity. The bill, HB257, is now awaiting Governor Spencer Cox's decision. The legislation has faced back-and-forth changes and opposition, with LGBTQ+ advocacy groups expressing concerns and potential legal challenges. If signed into law, the bill could face constitutional scrutiny and legal action from civil rights organizations.

via Salt Lake Tribune|
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